Star has done a couple of new things in the last couple
of days that I just have to share with those of you
who have been following her story!
And quickly, for those that don't know....Star is
a rescue kitty. She's 12 years old and came to me
18 months ago. She had been abused, starved for
sport and was literally a skeleton with fur.
She was sick and had a bad tooth, but she was sweet
and grateful for a loving home.
She's come a long way
but she still didn't do a few things like
grooming herself or playing with toys.
And she's done both of those this week!
She did a little washing up of herself and....
she actually showed interest in playing!
Yes, that's her happy face! haha.
And she had to nap after all that excitement....
she is an old gal, after all!
♥
Wonderful news Betsy...and captured for all of us to see!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your evening...
Cheers!
Linda :o)
I think she wondered what all the camera shutter clicking was all about! haha.
Deletesuch good news,, they say the longer the abuse the longer the recovery,, maybe its true,,, no matter,, she made it that's all that matters!!
ReplyDeleteYes, maybe that is true. It seems to be taking such a long time, but she's older...and probably used up
Deletethe majority of her 9 lives. She didn't bounce back like a kitten, that's for sure.
Love is the perfect medicine.
ReplyDeleteShe loves back, too....so cute. She's very affectionate and loves the mister...runs to the door when he gets home. Her old purr is hilarious...very screechy just like an elderly voice. haha.
DeleteGreat to hear that, Betsy. She is a happy gal and that's thanks to you. I've followed her progress with interest and I am so glad she is happy and living a fulfilled life . . . does she still follow you around everywhere? . . :)
ReplyDeleteYes, she does! In fact, she had to be put in the garage during my Cake For Breakfast gathering because I knew she wouldn't stay off the kitchen counters. :)
DeleteAww...she is so sweet. I'm so glad she is opening up and enjoying herself. We have one black cat that is 11 years old and has always been very skittish. It is always nice to see him be playful. We had to have our long hair black kitty put to sleep last week due to liver problems. Had him for 10 years. Miss him terribly, as do our other two cats. Ours are all rescues too. You do such a good job helping all the homeless kitties. Bless your ♥
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Oh, I'm so sorry you had to loose your kitty. I know how hard that is...ugh...I don't do well with that at all, whether it's cats, rabbits or birds...all very sad. Hugs....
DeleteShe has indeed come a long way, since you first introduced her, such a skinny little girl, and so bedraggled.
ReplyDeleteBut look at what a lot of TLC has accomplished, a shiny black coat, and a whole lot of trust, she's certainly found her honey-hole :)
Thank you for being so kind to her.
Hugs,
~Jo
Her coat has taken this long to feel right....amazing. I think she's lost and regrown it all!
DeleteShe's spunky and bossy....just like an old lady should be! haha.
There is always some kitten in the oldsters. xo
ReplyDeleteIt's great when they feel well enough to let it out! :)
DeleteI love this! I'm so glad she is in a place where she can feel secure and content.
ReplyDeleteShe's become rather bossy...lol....
DeleteHi Betsy - she is stunning ... I hadn't realised she'd had such a tough cruel time ... I knew she'd been abused ... but hadn't taken in the extent. Gosh no wonder she's enjoying her latter years ... wonderful photos - cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteYes...very cruel. But she was immediately friendly and not scared of us. I guess she's smart enough to know good people from bad. I do hope she has a few more good years left in her....I know her past has taken a toll on her!
DeleteAw Star is a true Star!! Love to see her happy face and the interest in playing again. She may have had a terrible years but thanks to your love and care she will have the best years now! I loved your pictures from yesterday, what a beautiful day it was!!
ReplyDeleteIsn't her happy face so...so...serious? hahaha....
DeleteAwesome she is coming around
ReplyDeleteAnd some play time is found
haha then she was like, enough of that
Time for a nap for this cat
All that playing wore her out
Deleteshe didn't get mad or shout
but simply looked bored
and then snored. lol.
Good for Star...so glad a caring family took her in.
ReplyDeleteWell, what was one more, right? haha.
DeleteAww, how sweet and what a blessing you are to her every day.
ReplyDeleteShe never leaves my side....even when I sleep. lol.
DeleteDitto all of the above. She's in the BEST home.
ReplyDeleteI think so! I'm just hoping she lives a while. Would hate to get her all
Deletehealthy and then she's decided it's time for heaven. hahaha....
love it!
ReplyDeleteMe, too! :)
DeleteYou can sure tell she's been cared for in the right way in the past few months!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely! But you didn't have any doubt, did you? ;)
DeleteWhat a BEAUTIFUL cat! So glad she's making progress.
ReplyDeleteShe looks a little better every month!
DeleteWell done Star. And well done Betsy and family for providing such a safe and caring home for her. And a pretty quilt to sleep on.
ReplyDeleteShe does have some pretty little spots that she chooses....such a girly girl. :)
DeleteOne happy kitty, so glad she found you.
ReplyDeleteShe certainly acts happy....even if she has that scowly face. haha.
DeleteThey say that it is impossible to tame a feral cat, but you seem to have achieved it. She is certainly looking a lot better now, and in her second kittenhood. Probably didn't have a first one anyway.
ReplyDeleteI have several feral cats living in a field near me, but they only come to me when they need help or desperate for food, but they keep just out of reach and spit at me if I get to close.
Sorry abt the bad grammar and smelling pistakes, but it's late here and I'm tired.(02:04)
DeleteWell, she wasn't feral. She was declawed and spayed at sometime in her life, so she belonged to someone at some point that cared enough to spend money on her. Who knows what happened to her after that and for the next decade or so!
DeleteI like this cat. All black cats are not the same. Our last one lived a nice life and spent some of it on my keyboard trying to get me to play with him instead of typing on the computer.
ReplyDeleteAwww, that is so sweet...poor thing..just makes me want to cry when I hear about animals being abused, but cats have a special place in my heart and it is doubly more painful.
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